Ursula Vernon is a freelance writer, artist and illustrator. She is best known for the webcomic Digger and the children's book "Nurk: The Strange, Surprising Adventures of a (Somewhat) Brave Shrew". Other works include a fantasy novel entitled Black Dogs, and the upcoming children's book Dragonbreath. Ursula is also the creator of the Biting Pear of Salamanca, a work which became an internet meme in the form of the "LOL WUT" pear.

Ursula's official webpage is at Red Wombat Studio.